Sidespeople

At every service one or two people are needed to hand out leaflets, make people feel welcome and comfortable, to count the congregation, collect the offering, take up the bread and wine for communion, and usher the congregation up for communion.

It means arriving early on your assigned Sunday to make sure that everything is ready, and then tidying up before closing the doors after the end of the service. Each new sidesperson is given a leaflet detailing the duties, and help from experienced practitioners is offered for your first time.